New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman criticised St Peter's College and Cashmere High School boards for refusing to apologise or improve record-keeping despite his findings.
New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, has criticized the boards of St Peter's College in Auckland and Cashmere High School in Christchurch for refusing to apologise to students despite his findings of fault. Boshier investigated complaints from parents of children at both schools and found the boards had not properly recorded their decision-making processes. He recommended apologies and improved record-keeping procedures, but the boards refused. Boshier emphasized the importance of transparency, record-keeping, and fair decision-making in schools and stated that he could escalate complaints to Parliament or the Prime Minister if government organisations do not follow his recommendations.
August 07, 2024
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